Stephen King says that if you want to be a writer, there are two things you must do: read a lot and write a lot. This is about the “read a lot” part. I include reading lists and book reviews that will help you do business more effectively and write better for business.
In this post, I point you to lists by Michael McKinney, the leadership freaks, Tanveer Naseer, and Matt Collins.
From Michael McKinney: First Look: Leadership Books for August 2017
From Dan Rockwell: Recommended Summer Reads for Leadership Freaks
“The thing I love about good books is they help me think my own thoughts.”
Wally’s Comment: Don’t miss the comments where you’ll find several book recommendations.
From Tanveer Naseer: 5 Summer Books That Will Make You A Better Leader
“With summer now in full-swing and with many people now gearing up to take their much-needed summer vacation break, I thought it’d be fun to share five of my favourite leadership books, along with my own leadership insights on how we can be the kind of leader our employees need us to be:”
From Matt Collins: Which Books Are Indispensable?
“This has led me to consider the importance of carefully planning how I invest my reading time. In that spirit, I asked some of my DDI colleagues from around the world to share books that have been indispensable to them. Here’s what they had to say:”
Reading recommendations are a regular feature of this blog. Want more recommendations about what to read? Check out my Three Star Leadership blog and Michael McKinney’s LeadingBlog.